"Normal People" is on fire.
Not to mention the high popularity and topicality of the play abroad, even in China, according to the standards of a youth/love drama adapted from a best-selling novel, "Ordinary People" has recently shown some signs of "out of the circle".
I have never been too cold with this subject matter. After watching "Ordinary People", I must admit that the quality of this drama is worthy of its reputation and praise: it is not flattering, not vulgar, and relies on a steady and relaxing rhythm to tell a paragraph. The tortuous feelings, what is more commendable, is that it fully demonstrates the delicate and real complex emotions.
However, from another perspective, the play is full of "petty bourgeois" tunes that lack social beatings. In some people's eyes, it is even a lack of ambition and disease-free groan... This is not a universal story . Therefore, I will not unconditionally tell everyone Recommend "Ordinary People".
After talking about these, we can talk about the goodness of "Ordinary People".
In fact, the male and female protagonists of the show are not mortals, and their troubles and pains are not common, but their experience has deduced the ordinary meaning of "ordinary people", which made many audiences have a different kind of resonance. This is " The greatest value of "Ordinary People".
Below I will review the relationship between Cornell and Marianne in four stages, with many pictures and long articles, and in-depth spoilers, please read as appropriate.
ignorance
First of all, we must understand the basic personality of the male and female leader: the two are high school students in the small Irish town of Sligo. Cornell grew up in a poor single-parent family and was brought up by the young mother Lorraine. He is kind to others and caters to everything ; Marianne grew up in a patriarchal / male supremacy wealthy family, his father's death she is still living with a mental violence brother Alan's mother Denise is a no act of escapist, campus thorn, supercilious .
The two seem to be standing on opposite sides, but they have a common personality background: inferiority that is not exposed.
Since Lorraine worked as a cleaner at Marian's house, the two of them had an extra intersection outside of the campus, and it was precisely because they lacked the eyes of the surrounding crowd that they could carefully say a few more words.
Excluding the attraction of "good-looking skins" between young men and women, the extra dialogue between the two is really just because they have seen a few more times...
Naturally, there was no emotion at first, but Marianne and Cornell keenly caught the similarity of their "loneliness", this trait accelerated the ice breaking of the two -it was just a hole.
The two knew nothing about each other, so after the first kiss, they both quickly came up with the idea that "excellent academics favor me as a little transparent". They were afraid of the unknown challenges that change would bring, so they could only carefully conceal the truth and maintain the "status status." .
When he first tasted the forbidden fruit, the weirdness was even more obvious: Cornell did not have the slightest eagerness and excitement of the young monkey, but was full of understanding, accommodation and comity for the sake of Marianne.
Earlier, Cornell denied Marian's words of self-contradiction. In his opinion, Marian with a good background, good grades, and good looks is a great blessing to be able to like/seduce herself. His gentleness is certainly a gentleman's demeanor, but Isn't it humble and humble ?
In fact, Marianne had similar ideas (the only difference was that he replaced "good background" with "good popularity"). For example, when Cornell didn't know what major he should study in the future, he encouraged him to choose the only literature he was interested in.
In this secret relationship, they are more considerate of each other than themselves...except for the selfishness of reluctance to expose the relationship .
Finally, "underground love" slowly surfaced-if it were not for Cornell's encouragement, Marianne would not go to school activities, if it were not for Marianne being frivolous, Cornell would not defend her in public, and then together After the night.
Cornell, while remaining gentle, assured Marian that "I will never hurt you."
So far, the relationship between the two of them is still developing steadily on the right track, but it is a pity that this relationship did not have a solid foundation from the beginning, and it will dissipate after a little test...
Rumors about the two of them spread all over the school. Confronted with half gossip and half ridiculous inquiries from friends, Cornell was instantly frightened. He suddenly became the focus of everyone, and he was dragged out of the comfort zone he was accustomed to.
In this regard, Cornell’s approach is not to try to adapt to change, but to quickly "retract" to the state before being intimate with Marian, such as apologizing to Rachel and inviting her to the dance party, thinking that this pretense will not What effect...
In Cornell's view, denying this relationship is good for both people. Marianne will not be dragged down by him, and she can get rid of all changes. She does not know that this action has extinguished Marianne's newly ignited hope of being loved.
Even if his mother criticized him many times, Cornell stubbornly believed that he was not wrong. It was not until his friend told him that "everyone knew about you" before Cornell was willing to admit that he had made a senseless decision to Mary. Ann caused great harm.
Cornell and Marianne were full of doubts and cringes about this relationship, and the fragile relationship of [Phase 1] ended in a daze during their high school career.
cowardice
After attending Trinity University, Cornell and Marian lived separate lives until they met at Gareth’s party.
After a brief period of embarrassment and tweaking, the "old classmates" quickly became familiar with them again. In contrast, Cornell seemed more surprised, because the newly renovated Marian looked like a fish in college—just like she was in high school.
The broader stage, the more knowledgeable companions, and the more lively life seemed to let Mary Ann loose a lot, and the two of them were able to untie part of the knot in the past.
Always remember, there will be reverberations. If the two of them really let go of the past, there will be no subsequent renewal...
Marianne felt that she had overreacted by completely ignoring Cornell. Just a few words at the party made her forget the fact that Cornell had failed her. After all, she still had a self-contemptuous psychology .
Of course, at the beginning, the two only restored the relationship between ordinary friends, but as the exchanges get closer, sooner or later they will talk about topics that cannot be avoided.
The advantage of growing up is that he can see many things that he didn't understand in the past. Cornell told Marianne (and also told himself): The high school students knew something about them, but no one cared. Many anxieties and scruples are actually nothing. No need.
Cornell always apologized to Marian, mostly out of self-confidence and low self-esteem, but this time it was a long time to prepare.
Marianne no longer complained about Cornell, and this forgiveness completely untied her heart knot. She was relieved and broke up with Gareth not long after, because she didn't want to make the same mistake again without pretending.
At the same time, Marianne became more and more greedy for "the old friend", and she also took the initiative to woo Cornell and ask for a kiss through Jiujin, making it clear that she would rekindle her old relationship.
Cornell refused. On the one hand, he didn't want to take advantage of others, and more importantly, he was not ready to be intimacy with Marian in front of others- it is one thing to understand the truth, but another to do it. What happened, he still can only accept low-key intimacy.
The richness of college life does not offset the torture caused by the native family, but will double the pain. The swearing and insults of her brother and the indifference of her mother once again reminded Marian of her humbleness.
The humiliation she received at home made Marianne even more greedy and eager for the love Cornell bestowed on her. For this hard-won relationship, she was willing to do anything for Cornell.
For example, after the two rejected Peggy's 3P suggestion, Marianne said, "I'll be happy as long as you want." This scorching enthusiasm to please her lover without regard for herself, once again scared Cornell.
Cornell's subconscious mind is always questioning "Is I worthy of her love?" Unwilling to be high-profile about feelings is the way he left behind subconsciously. It is precisely because of this hesitation and entanglement that has never disappeared that all around him Everyone feels grumble and twisted for them.
Jamie pierced this awkward barrier by manipulating Marianne.
Cornell’s jealousy proves that he really cares and wants to own Marian, but Cornell only dared to sulk himself alone. It also shows his timidity and cowardice . Marian looked in his eyes, complained in his mouth, and was anxious. Bottom of my heart.
At the moment when he attended a classmate’s birthday party by the pool, Cornell had the best opportunity to caress his lover’s slender waist, kiss his lover’s shoulders, and if he was courageous enough, he was almost about to succeed...Unfortunately, there was no reason After trembling, the tide of love retreated instantly, and all efforts fell short .
After this step failed, everything was over. After Cornell was unable to work in the summer to earn money, and he did not want to touch Marianne's house and left, it seemed logical.
[The second stage] is the most simple and happy period for the two of them. They had hoped to go on this way, but the background of life is destined for them to go through more hardships.
Tear
After breaking up in the summer, the two avoided each other intentionally or unintentionally until they met again in Sligo-no way, their hometown was too small.
The more abnormal the relationship, the more trying to pretend to be normal . Marianne and Cornell once again regained their "friendship".
They both tried to live a new life, Marian became Jamie's girlfriend, Cornell and Helen came together, although they could not forget each other, they still put on false masks to disguise themselves.
Regretful Cornell can't stand it first: On the night when both of them got their scholarships, Cornell, who was drunk and robbed, asked for help from Marianne, the only one who could recite the number. He spoke nonsense with his gaffes. Own unwillingness and doubts.
Through reflections on summer, the two suddenly discovered that Marianne, who seemed to be active and enthusiastic, was actually more passive than Cornell . Cornell thought he was wise to leave, but in Marian’s eyes it was easy to abandon her. The only thing in common is the cowardice of reaching the same goal by different paths ... But what good is it now?
Maybe time will ease everything-when the next summer came, Marianne took the initiative to invite Cornell, who was studying abroad in Europe, to stay at the manor in Italy.
They didn’t realize that this moment was the most relaxing time for the two of them in the past year until they rode out for shopping together: Cornell and Marianne had already set an anchor in their hearts and regarded each other as a never-frozen harbor. This bond that goes deep into the soul can't be changed anyway.
Taking this opportunity, the two mentioned the key problems that have always existed but kept secret: money and class .
This is the most difficult Kaner in the heart of Cornell, who was born in poverty, and it was also a problem that Marianne realized later. She seemed to want to tell Cornell that there was no need to take these differences too seriously and treat them as obstacles to each other. I don't know how much the latter has heard.
The lingering appearance of the two of them was seen by the current boyfriend Jamie, which turned the subsequent dining table into a Shura field... That night, Marianne slept with Cornell again, and she finally said that she had never What I said in my heart: I feel that I have no value and deserve to be rejected by everyone. As for why I never mention it, I am afraid that Cornell will not like his incomplete self.
Compared to the physical intercourse, the soul-touching communication between Marianne and Cornell came a little later ... What's interesting is that after the actual intercourse , the two only kissed and did not have sex.
It is fast to see a diagnosis, but it takes a lot of time to get medical treatment. Marianne ran to Sweden alone, and did not go home for Christmas. Cornell, who was worried about her, continued to "treat" her remotely. Thinking back on that summer in Italy, she told Marianne that "you are not wrong."
Cornell's persevering encouragement and comfort finally brought back Marian, who was afraid of being cherished and lost in SM. Cornell's existence made her hope that she still had the right to love and be loved.
Don’t think about how active and healthy Cornell was during this period. His encouragement to Marianne was based on his depression and his absent-mindedness to his girlfriend Helen. He was stimulated by the death of his friend Rob, and Cornell was emotionally broken. Later, I went for psychological counseling...that's why the two of them hugged each other at the funeral, and they were reluctant to let go for a long time.
No one with self-esteem can accept that the other half has such a strong obsession with the "predecessor", Helen has to break up with Cornell.
It was Marian's turn to accompany Cornell, who was in a difficult time. In fact, the two didn't say much or do more. They just drove remote chat, read, and slept, and understood that they were accompanied by each other .
During this period, the two people who were alone in life were lonely, but they were spiritually free, because they no longer needed to hide their loneliness.
"Aren't you angry?" One day, Marianne suddenly mentioned everyone's hypocritical social performance after Roger's death. After saying that, both of them were relieved a lot: maybe not only the two of us are sick, maybe everyone is there. camouflage.
After all kinds of changes and growth, the two people have returned to the starting point.
[The third stage] has the longest time span, and it has the greatest impact on the relationship between Cornell and Marian . They are only the last step away from the completion of their merits.
Complete
Another summer is here, and Cornell and Marianne have regained their best relationship (except for skin relatives).
Facing Marianne's approach again, Cornell chose to keep a distance. In order to keep the "friendship", he hoped that the two would be purer-even if they both realized that they would never be alone when they were together. There is no real happiness either.
Marianne was very anxious and very disappointed. He always didn't know what Cornell wanted, and her character was destined to only give the opportunity to the other side and let Cornell make the final decision.
This anxious statement forced Cornell to launch a long-lost charge. When Marianne thought that victory was close at hand and just wanted to hear the phrase "I belong to you", Cornell flinched again...
Marianne didn’t really want Cornell to "beat" herself too much, she just hoped that Cornell could show her possessiveness, and use a tangible sentence and a touchable behavior to show his attitude and position. .
Cornell was out of inertia and fear, so he had to cry and regret afterwards...
So, that night, his brother Allen's violence against Marianne was really a "divine assist." He gave a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when the two of them were still emotional.
I am very pleased that Marianne made the call for help. Sometimes , a stuffy pot like Cornell can only force him to make changes.
Some words, some facts, even if you understand it in your heart, will only make sense to hear them with your own ears and see them with your own eyes. As long as you can get the answer, it will never be too late.
The ordinary love story should come to an end here, but Cornell and Marian's [Phase 4] is not the end, but a new beginning.
Cornell got the opportunity to go to New York to study for a master's degree, but he didn't plan to accept it. He just wanted to stay by his lover's side every step of the way.
Apart from this little lump, the relationship between the two can be described as leaps and bounds. Under Lorraine’s suggestion, Marianne went to Cornell’s house for Christmas, and she was also withdrawn from the indifferent and loveless family... They no longer Fearing the eyes of the surroundings, we spend the New Year together, kiss, show love, and enjoy the irreplaceable affection .
This rugged road has taken too long, I hope this road never ends.
For love, this may be enough, but for life, this is not enough. After finding the feeling of "home", Marianne hopes that Cornell can seize the opportunity to go to New York and muster the courage to face the unknown and challenging new life.
For a long time, they both felt that each other was better than themselves. They were obviously academic masters, but they always missed out again and again in the self-doubt of "I'm not good enough/I'm not worthy"... Now, just because they have taken a big step forward, Do you want to start holding the handicapped again?
You can go to the big city, and I can stay in my hometown. Parting this time does not mean parting.
People extol love because of its scarcity and preciousness; the greatness of love is often not because it sticks to something between men and women, but because it can bring people unprecedented positive growth.
At the end of the story, Conor and Marian used their choice to make a declaration of "No more missed".
I think this is the meaning of "Ordinary People", using an extraordinary love to tell a life that can't be more "ordinary".
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